April Showers Brings In More Than 1-Million Items in Girl Scout Collection for Local Families

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri collected more than 1.1 million personal care items for local families and individuals in need during the 14th annual April Showers personal care item drive.

The items will be distributed to hundreds of pantries and shelters throughout eastern Missouri. Those who missed the collection drive or wish to contribute additional items may deliver these to any Dierbergs Market in Missouri through May 7.

“We greatly appreciate the generosity of those in our community who contributed to the success of this project, along with the Girl Scouts and volunteers whose efforts made April Showers possible,” Donna K. Martin, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri said. “These personal care items will truly make a difference in the lives of so many families in our region.”

The Girl Scouts’ April Showers project provides 99 percent of all personal care items distributed in this region, according to Operation Food Search.

Personal care items and paper products such as soap, toothpaste and toilet paper cannot be purchased with food stamps.

Emerson sponsored the 2011 April Showers personal care item drive.